$30 For A Cocktail? A Special One At Treva in West Hartford

Treva, Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, is offering a little something extra when it comes to holiday imbibing, the $30 Rooibos Cocktail.

The drink, which takes about 10 minutes to make, features Blueberry Rooibos Tea, vodka, gin and a blend of fruits, nuts and spices.

"It is a warm cocktail that starts off really strong but sweetens a bit as it cools," said Mike Giardino, Treva's bar manager

Treva is located in West Hartford Center at 980 Farmington Ave. Call 860-232-0407 or go to www.trevact.com.

Want to try it at home? Here's the recipe.

Treva's $30 Rooibos Cocktail

In a vacuum coffee maker, heat up 8 oz. gin, 2 oz. red berry vodka and 1.5 oz. simple syrup in the bottom chamber. In the top chamber, place the following ingredients: dried lavender, mint, sliced almonds, peppercorns, cardamom, vanilla, cinnamon sticks, Blueberry Rooibos Tea, and citrus (lemon and orange peel). As the gin and vodka heat they will rise into the top portion of the coffee maker, infusing with all the ingredients. Stir and remove heat. As the heat is removed the alcohol will start to vacuum back down into the bottom chamber.